SICHAE AUTOMATION CONTROL PLATFORM

Connecting
industrial control through one platform.

Built on hands-on automation experience across semiconductor, solar, and battery equipment, SICHAE is developing a control software platform that brings together PC, PLC, motion, vision, and MES technologies.

PLATFORM IN DEVELOPMENT
Motion units and work stations inside an automation machine
AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT · FIELD EXPERIENCE

ABOUT SICHAE

Turning field control experience
into a software platform.

SICHAE is a startup turning automation control experience into a software product. We are developing a platform designed to address recurring control issues and connect technologies across diverse equipment.

Building a foundation to connect equipment controls more easily.

Automation sites often combine equipment with different control methods and interface requirements. Small sequence issues can recur, while control functions are spread across PC, PLC, motion, vision, and MES systems. SICHAE is developing a software platform to address these field requirements in a more connected way.

01
Grounded in field problemsRecurring, hard-to-diagnose control issues are the starting point for product development.
02
Connected control technologiesDeveloping a platform architecture spanning PC, PLC, motion, vision, and MES.
03
Designed for industrial environmentsDrawing on semiconductor, solar, and battery automation experience to account for real equipment conditions.

OUR HISTORY

From field experience
to platform development.

SICHAE began developing its automation control software platform based on hands-on equipment control experience.

Early 2026

SICHAE launches as a startup and begins automation platform development

SICHAE was launched to turn automation control experience across semiconductor, solar, and battery equipment into a software product. Platform development began in early 2026.

PLATFORM DEVELOPMENT

FIELD CHALLENGES

Starting with control challenges on the factory floor.

We are defining the recurring control challenges the platform should address across industrial environments.

01 / SEQUENCE

Recurring sequence issues

Even small, intermittent faults can be difficult to reproduce, diagnose, and resolve.

02 / EQUIPMENT

Different equipment and control systems

Equipment-specific configurations and signal conventions complicate integration and maintenance.

03 / MOTION

Precise motion and timing

Motion parameters and sequence logic interact, so changes require careful review.

04 / VISION

Using vision in control workflows

Camera-based recognition results need to connect reliably with equipment actions.

05 / DATA

Equipment and higher-level data

Shop-floor control information needs to connect with MES and other higher-level systems.

06 / CUSTOMIZATION

Different requirements at every site

A platform must balance common standards with equipment- and process-specific needs.

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Bringing fragmented controls
together in software.

SICHAE is building on automation control experience to develop a platform for addressing recurring field problems more consistently.

PROBLEM

Control development often starts over for every machine.

Control architectures, device interfaces, and process conditions vary by site and machine, so similar issues often require fresh analysis and custom work. Sequence faults and signal-integration issues can be difficult to diagnose, while control functions are spread across PC, PLC, vision, and MES systems.

SOLUTION DIRECTION

Developing a field-adaptable automation control platform.

The platform is being designed around SICHAE’s capabilities in PC and PLC control, motion, vision, electrical systems, and MES integration. The development goal is to structure common control elements while allowing flexibility for customer-specific equipment and processes.

The problem definition and solution direction reflect the current business concept. Platform functions and scope will be refined through development and field validation.

PLATFORM

Automation control platform development

SICHAE is developing field-focused control software that connects equipment control with related technologies. The areas below describe the current development direction.

Sequence control

A core area is structuring the control flows used to operate and review equipment sequences.

  • PC and PLC control environments
  • Sequence and interlock logic
  • Alarm and operating-state management

Equipment and motion integration

Designing how control software, equipment signals, and motion operations can work together.

  • I/O and equipment signals
  • Motion and timing
  • Flexible equipment configuration

Vision integration

Developing ways to use industrial camera and image-processing results in automation control.

  • Image input processing
  • Presence and position detection
  • Connecting recognition results to control flows

Higher-level system integration

Developing a platform structure for connecting equipment data with higher-level systems.

  • MES integration foundation
  • Equipment status and production data
  • Expansion based on field requirements

INDUSTRIES

Designed with diverse automation environments in mind.

The platform direction draws on control experience in semiconductor, solar, and battery automation, with each industry’s equipment environment in mind.

Semiconductor

Designed with precise sequences and equipment integration in mind.

Semiconductor
Solar

Designed with process equipment control and production flow in mind.

Solar
Battery

Designed with varied equipment configurations and operating conditions in mind.

Battery

PLATFORM FOUNDATION

Bringing diverse control technologies
into one software foundation.

These are the technology areas behind SICHAE’s experience and development capabilities. The platform’s specific functions and integration scope will be defined as development progresses.

PC controlVision and image detectionPLCMotion controlElectrical systemsIndustrial camerasMES integration
PC control · PLC

Managing equipment sequences and operating states, and structuring inter-equipment signals and interlocks.

Motion and electrical systems

Controlling axis motion and timing, and connecting sensors, actuators, and other equipment signals to control flows.

Vision and industrial cameras

Using camera input to build the required object-recognition and image-detection functions.

MES integration

Exploring production information and equipment-status data links between equipment and higher-level systems as part of platform development.

Automation architecture the platform aims to connect

INPUTSensors and cameras
CONTROLPC · PLC · Vision
ACTIONMotion and actuators
DATAMES and higher-level systems

This conceptual diagram illustrates the development direction. Supported equipment, communication methods, and functions will be confirmed through development and validation.

WHY SICHAE

Built on hands-on control engineering experience.

SICHAE’s field experience and combination of technical capabilities are the starting point for platform development.

FIELD EXPERIENCE

Automation field experience

Hands-on control experience across semiconductor, solar, and battery equipment informs product development.

CROSS-DOMAIN

Control and connected technologies

Experience across PC, PLC, motion, electrical systems, vision, and MES supports an equipment-level integration perspective.

FLEXIBLE DESIGN

Flexible customer configurations

The platform aims to balance shared functions with site-specific requirements across equipment and processes.

DEVELOPMENT ROADMAP

A staged path from development to field validation and productization.

The platform is in an early development stage. The phases below outline a proposed path toward commercialization.

PHASE 01 · Started

Define field requirements and architecture

Define recurring automation challenges and prioritize the platform’s initial development scope.

PHASE 02 · Planned

Prototype core functions

Build prioritized capabilities such as control sequences and equipment integration.

PHASE 03 · Planned

Validate in field environments

Identify suitable equipment and validation conditions, then incorporate user feedback.

PHASE 04 · Planned

Package the product

Package validated functions and technical support into a product ready for commercialization.

Phases and timing may change based on development progress and field-validation opportunities.

GO-TO-MARKET

Combining field implementation with platform productization.

The proposed commercialization approach begins with a close understanding of customer equipment needs, then standardizes functions with recurring demand into the platform.

Initial customer segments Hypothesis

Automation equipment manufacturers

Companies seeking control development for new equipment or upgrades to existing systems.

Manufacturing and production engineering teams

Teams addressing recurring sequence issues and equipment-integration challenges.

Automation system integrators

Partners seeking development capabilities across PC, PLC, vision, and MES technologies.

Revenue model Concept

Platform licensing

Considering equipment-, line-, or site-based licenses after productization.

Implementation and customization

Project-based revenue from deployment, system integration, and customer-specific configuration.

Maintenance and technical support

Considering updates and technical support for platform customers.

Initial go-to-market strategy Concept

01 · Identify field needsIdentify specific control challenges

Identify recurring needs and priority challenges in semiconductor, solar, and battery automation.

02 · Project-based implementationValidate with customer equipment

Initially validate field needs and deployment conditions through customized control and integration projects.

03 · Productize functionsTurn shared functions into platform modules

Standardize repeatable functions and develop them into platform modules and licensing offerings.

Customer segments and revenue models are under consideration and may change based on market validation and final product scope.

PROJECTS

Automation in the field

A selection of equipment, control setups, and machine-vision inspection screens.

Drives and wiring inside an automation equipment control cabinet
Control cabinet and drives
Vision inspection equipment control screen
Machine vision interface
Vision control screen marking inspection target positions
Vision alignment and inspection
Operating status screen for vision inspection equipment
Equipment operation and status
Automation equipment frame and motion assembly
Automation equipment assembly
Control screen for vision and motion parameters
Vision and motion setup
Control screen showing camera coordinates and inspection positions
Camera coordinates and inspection positions
Precision transfer mechanism with sensors
Precision transfer mechanism
Automation equipment with industrial lighting and inspection hardware
Inspection equipment setup
Industrial camera mounted inside equipment
Industrial camera installation
Production and operation information on an equipment screen
Equipment operation information
Machine operation screen showing a vision inspection step
Vision inspection workflow

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Answers about platform development status and potential collaboration.

Is the platform available now?

The automation control platform is currently in development. We will share available functions and release timing as they are defined.

What functions are in development?

The platform is being developed around SICHAE’s capabilities in PC and PLC control, motion, vision and image processing, electrical systems, and MES integration. Specific functions will be defined as development progresses.

Which industries is the platform designed for?

Development draws on automation control experience in semiconductor, solar, and battery equipment. Requirements are being considered for a range of equipment environments.

Can we discuss platform development or technical collaboration?

Yes. Email us about the equipment, control challenge, and required integration scope, and we can discuss potential collaboration.

CONTACT

Building the next generation of automation control.

Contact us about platform development, technical collaboration, or automation control.

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